Don Shula became the first coach in pro football to win 100 games in his first 10 seasons. The team also set club records with 52 points, 482 yards in total offense, 92 yards allowed rushing and a second shutout in the same season. The list of heroes in this game was long. There was Mercury Morris with 90 yards rushing and three touchdowns, Marlin Briscoe with touchdown receptions of 16 yards from Earl Morrall and 51 yards from reserve quarterback Jim Del Gaizo. Del Gaizo completed 4 of 6 passes for two touchdowns. Dick Anderson, Jake Scott and Charley Babb intercepted passes.